It is usually when they are packing their house, or packing their bags for a trip, that women realize the sheer amount of beauty products they have! Shampoo, conditioner, facial moisturizer, body cream, perfume and more.
And, either for the sake of saving, or with the proposal to cut back on the amount of beauty items available at home, do many women look for homemade product ideas that can replace the originals? bought at cosmetics stores, pharmacies, supermarkets etc.
Below are the recipes for some of these best known home beauty products. They can be made at home, quickly and conveniently:
1. Pre-depilatory Product
Women who have a habit of shaving at home know: there are a multitude of products designed exclusively for them! Groin exfoliator, pre-depilatory lotion, soothing post-depilatory lotion and others.
But these products can easily be replaced by things we already have at home. Instead of buying a pre-depilatory cream, for example, simply apply common powder before applying the wax to protect the skin.
2. Remove the wax
After shaving, the bits of wax that are usually left in the body can be removed with the help of almond oil or even olive oil.
3. Post-Depilation Product
After shaving, most women's skin is often irritated and reddened. But you don't necessarily have to buy a post shave cream. To soothe it, after the procedure, you can use cold compresses with chamomile tea.
4. Body Exfoliation
In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup of oil (the type is up to you), 1/8 cup of brown sugar, 1/8 cup of salt and top up with an essential oil you like a lot (for example , vanilla)? This makes the mixture smell nice.
But beware, if you have dry skin, avoid this kind of exfoliation. Or, less skin, exclude salt from the mix, and double the amount of sugar. But the best option is to always talk to your dermatologist about the best products for you.
5. Wash the face with honey
Combine one tablespoon of pure honey with one tablespoon of baking soda. Pass the mixture over moist skin. Honey is a good option to soothe the skin, while baking soda acts as a gentle exfoliator that doesn't hurt the face.
6. Perfume
Want to make your own perfume? Combine essential oils you like? such as vanilla, lavender, etc. ? with a little alcohol and keep the mixture in an airtight container.
7. Shaving Oil
The tip is for men! Instead of buying a shaving cream, can they choose an oil of their own? coconut, jojoba, argan etc. ? and pass the shaved area. But beware, men who have oily skin should avoid this type of product.
8. Moisturizing Mask
Combine a jar of yogurt with half a cup of non-instant oatmeal, mix and apply to face, taking care of the eye area. Let the mixture work for about 15 minutes and rinse.
Professional opinion
But are these? Homemade products? are they really effective? Or is the best option always to opt for original products?
Although home-made products are practical and effective in some people's opinion, the Brazilian Society of Dermatology has stated through a press office that it is against such products. This is because there is no scientific proof that these home remedies are really effective and it is not known whether they are good for the skin or not.
So if in doubt, the best solution is to always talk to your dermatologist about product mixes and substitutions. This way you avoid potential skin problems and are safe when making your choices.
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